KKN Gurugram Desk | In a major administrative move, the Bihar Police Department has transferred 1,059 police personnel, including inspectors, sub-inspectors, assistant sub-inspectors, head constables, and constables, across four key districts of the Tirhut range. The reshuffle, finalized under the leadership of DIG Chandan Kumar Kushwaha, aims to implement tenure-based transfers for those serving in one place for over five years.

This large-scale transfer affects personnel from Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, Vaishali, and Sheohar, ensuring better rotation, accountability, and efficiency within the law enforcement structure of the region.

 Why the Transfer Was Initiated

As per official sources, police officials who had completed five or more years of continuous posting in one district or unit by May 31, 2025, were marked for transfer. The reshuffle was conducted in line with standard tenure policies and executed using randomization through computer software, ensuring transparency and neutrality.

This move is seen as part of the state government’s broader strategy to strengthen policing, reduce regional favoritism, and enhance discipline in district-level law enforcement units.

Breakdown of Transferred Police Personnel

The transfer list includes officers of varying ranks, from senior inspectors to constables and driver constables. Here’s a detailed breakdown district-wise and rank-wise:

Inspectors Transferred (Total: 21)

• Muzaffarpur: 9

• Vaishali: 6

• Sitamarhi: 5

• Sheohar: 1

 Sub-Inspectors (SI) Transferred (Total: 243)

• Muzaffarpur: 98

• Vaishali: 102

• Sitamarhi: 43

 Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASI / Jamadar) Transferred (Total: 25)

• Muzaffarpur: 8

• Vaishali: 9

• Sitamarhi: 7

• Sheohar: 1

 Head Constables (Havaldars) Transferred (Total: 29)

• Muzaffarpur: 11

• Vaishali: 10

• Sitamarhi: 5

• Sheohar: 3

 Constables Transferred (Total: 669)

• Muzaffarpur: 244

• Vaishali: 206

• Sitamarhi: 143

• Sheohar: 75

Additionally, driver constables and technical staff have also been included in the reshuffle.

Administrative Committee and Transfer Process

The final transfer list was approved in a joint committee meeting held on Saturday, chaired by DIG Chandan Kumar Kushwaha. Present in the meeting were:

• Muzaffarpur SSP Sushil Kumar

• SPs of Vaishali, Sitamarhi, and Sheohar districts

The entire process was carried out using a software-based randomization system to ensure fairness. This method is part of Bihar Police’s efforts to digitalize internal processes and reduce human bias.

 Police Station-Level Impact: SHOs and Officers to Change

With this mass transfer, several Station House Officers (SHOs) and Additional Station Officers (ASOs) across the four districts are also being shifted. The reassignments are expected to bring significant changes at the thana (police station) level, influencing leadership, enforcement strategies, and on-ground performance.

These transfers could impact:

• Ongoing investigations

• Local law & order management

• Beat-level policing and intelligence gathering

Local residents and political observers believe this shake-up may lead to fresh enforcement initiatives and restructuring of crime control mechanisms in areas like Muzaffarpur and Vaishali, which have witnessed rising criminal activities in recent months.

 Public and Official Reactions

While official reactions have been limited to administrative protocol, many in the police department have welcomed the move, especially those who were long posted in interior areas without rotation.

Meanwhile, several transferred personnel are reportedly preparing for relocation, while replacements are expected to join new postings this week.

Local sources in Muzaffarpur suggest that some of the reshuffled inspectors had been posted at the same thana for more than seven years, creating localized influence zones, which the administration is now seeking to neutralize.

Districts Affected by the Transfer Order

The Tirhut Range, headquartered in Muzaffarpur, comprises four key districts where the reshuffle has been implemented:

1. Muzaffarpur – one of Bihar’s largest urban centers with complex law and order issues.

2. Vaishali – a mix of rural and semi-urban challenges, especially in crime prevention.

3. Sitamarhi – known for border sensitivity and trafficking concerns.

4. Sheohar – relatively smaller, but with its own policing dynamics.

The transfer order states that officers from one district will not return to their previous station or neighboring units, reducing chances of localized nexus formation.

 Transfer Policy Highlights (As per Official Circular)

• Applies to all ranks from constable to inspector.

• Officers who completed five years or more as of May 31, 2025, are eligible.

• Transfer conducted using computerized randomization.

• No officer posted to the same unit or adjacent thana.

• Police stations with current crime pressure to receive experienced replacements.

The transfer of over 1,000 police personnel in the Tirhut range marks a significant administrative reform in Bihar’s policing system. This move aims to dismantle power centers, reduce corruption risks, and ensure accountability through job rotation.

As the transferred officers begin joining their new postings in the coming days, citizens of Bihar — especially those in Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, Vaishali, and Sheohar — can expect visible changes in local policing, investigation quality, and service delivery.

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